Pyro Talk

10/09/2024

This one from Boomtown was a real face melter!

The heat was on…our faces!!!!

10/09/2024

I’ve always wanted to see this song used in a pyromusical. Neil Butcher and Jason Merfeld delivered!

09/09/2024

Get your Tako brand fireworks at Spirit of 76 wholesalers! They’re a great sponsor of ours and we love using their stuff.

09/09/2024

The new podcast is out! Listen up for John Mikrut Jr. talking about Sky Wars and explaining blind pyro. We had a chance to record this a few weeks back and now, with Sky Wars rapidly approaching, it's time to unleash this great conversation! Enjoy!

08/09/2024

For the first time in 23 years we shot a show with nothing but off-the-shelf 1.4g consumer product. We didn’t even know exactly what effects were in a lot of the cakes, but it turned out well and the audience loved it!

08/09/2024

Here’s what we were up to last night. Thanks to Top Notch Fireworks-TNF LLC-Creston, Iowa for filming!!!

08/09/2024

A little photo tour of last nights show!

08/09/2024

Truro had me on the road today, and this is how they opened the show! Great stuff!!!!!

08/09/2024

Gettin’ to be close to show time!

08/09/2024

07/09/2024

Let’s kick off a HUGE fireworks day with an addition to the Wall of Flame! Welcome aboard The Novice Pyro!

06/09/2024

Guess who was playing with gas again last weekend…

Har, Har, Har!!!

05/09/2024

Nothing to see here. Just working with some “juice”.

04/09/2024

Sage advise from Boston Mike of Rock 108 in Iowa!!!!

03/09/2024

Remember this? Guess what…the Iowa Fireworks Farm has invited Pyro Talk to come to a big town celebration and a very nice fireworks display in Truro, Iowa. While we appreciate the invite, we regret to inform…the wife that I ain’t gonna be home! I’m headed to Truro to watch Jason Merfeld, Travis Kramer, Neil Butcher and Nate blow stuff up!!!!!! Stop by and get a sticker or two if you see me!! By the way, she’ll be happy to have my out of the house!

02/09/2024

Happy Labor Day to all you Pyro Talkers! If you like this flag, then get one! https://historybridgeproductions-shop.fourthwall.com/products/pyrotalk-logo-flag

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02/09/2024

We have some Labor Day Listening for all y’all! The Ohio Pyros joined me for a conversation about the Gathering of the Pyros event they held last weekend. Check it out!

01/09/2024

We DID start the fire!!!!

01/09/2024

Shooting fireworks tonight!!

31/08/2024

Dream Realized!

The podcast and its name is actually derived from the personalized license plate id always wanted. No joke.

Years ago I was thinking “my big hobbies are fireworks and radio broadcasting (I’m a sports broadcaster in one side gig). What could my plate be?” This was what I came up with. Later, it dawned on me…that’s a great name for a podcast about fireworks. So, I locked up the name of the podcast and it sat for a while until I was ready to launch. The license plate…never happened. Until this week! On Tuesday I picked up my brand new plate and put it on! So yes, dreams realized, no matter how small.

30/08/2024

Anyone else sick of the HOT, HOT, HOT August weather?

I like this kind of Hot, Hot, Hot, however.

29/08/2024

28/08/2024

Clever stuff at PGI!!!

I can’t, for the life of me, remember who shot this. Can anyone help me out?

27/08/2024

We’ve been luck enough to partner with Cobra Firing Systems for over a year, and we’re excited to keep the partnership going! They have Cobra Con 2025 coming up. We talked about it on one of our PGI videos and I just want to remind people just how good this event is for the shooter. If you want to be a better shooter, not just Cobra user, this is the event for you. Yes, you’ll get to learn how to use Cobra if you want. But there is SO MUCH MORE than that. Effect building, tech integration, the best trade show a shooter can find. Last year we had a role in the show, and this year Pyro Talk will be doing even more! Expect a class taught by Jason Rude, our host!

If you want to know what this event is like. If you want to know what it is all about. If you want to know if YOU SHOULD GO, watch this video! You might even see someone you know!

A brief recap of COBRA-CON 2024.

27/08/2024

SloMo shell break! This was at Nordic Feat in Decorah, Iowa.

26/08/2024

We had a blast last year and know that we'll be going again this year! Stay tuned for the really hot way we're getting involved this year!!!

We are excited to announce that COBRA-CON 2025 is officially happening, and we can’t wait to bring the pyrotechnic community together for our fifth annual event!

•Event Details
Dates: Thursday, April 10th – Saturday, April 12th, 2025

Location: Muncie, Indiana

Website: https://cobra-con.com/

•Why Attend?
COBRA-CON is the premier event for pyrotechnic professionals and enthusiasts. Whether you’re looking to learn from industry experts, experience hands-on sessions, or enjoy awe-inspiring fireworks displays, this event is not to be missed.

•What’s New for 2025?
More Affordable Options: We are introducing tickets without meals included, allowing you to attend at a reduced price and making the event more accessible to everyone.

Fresh Sessions: Join new discussions and workshops led by top professionals in the pyrotechnic world.

Bigger Fireworks Shows: Expect our most spectacular displays yet on select nights.

Exclusive Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry leaders and fellow attendees in an exciting and welcoming environment.

•Schedule Overview
Registration Check-in: Wednesday, April 9th at 2:00 PM

Event Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Thursday through Saturday

Afternoon Sessions: Industry experts will be leading discussions and workshops from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM each day.

Fireworks Shows: More information on shows, including the show schedule, will be available later this year.

•Pricing Announcement Coming in Early November!
We’ll be announcing ticket pricing in early November, so mark your calendars and get ready to secure your spot. Remember, this year, tickets will be available without meals included, reducing the overall cost and making the event more affordable for everyone!

We look forward to seeing you in April!

26/08/2024

The newest episode has dropped. It's the instant reaction to BOOMTOWN in Iowa this past weekend! What a show! Couple apologies. 1. Yes, the audio isn't the same as some of the others...I recorded it in the truck on the way home. 2. Big apologies to Jon Blackert. In the original recording I kept calling him Tim...so if it sounds edited in this episode...it's because it was. Haha...me and my (lack of) memory.

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A podcast made by pyros, for pyros. We’ll discuss fireworks best practices, safety, history, and much more!

26/08/2024

They call him Dr Hull!!!!

25/08/2024

Melt! Your! Face!!!!!!! Fireball Brent brought the boom!!!!

Bill Corbett, this one will make you proud!!!!!

25/08/2024

The original got cut off. Here’s the full version.